About Us:
“We strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls”
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
Working together with children and young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 72 countries.  In Sudan, we have been active for over 40 years, and currently maintaining an operational presence in four states - Kassala, White Nile, North Kordofan and North Darfur.
This footprint is augmented by partner led emergency responses in East and West Darfur, South Kordofan and the Red Sea.
Plan International core values are:

• We strive for lasting impact
• We are open and accountable
• We work well together
• We are inclusive and empowering   

Job Summary & Major Responsibilities:

• Work with the programs and operations teams to provide technical leadership, deliver the commitments on Gender equality and Inclusion as set out in the global strategy and Sudan’ Country strategy
• Maximize on the opportunities presented by Plan’s strategy to design, implement approaches on gender transformation relevant to the context
• Ensure that Plan’s country strategy and commitments on gender equality and inclusion is institutionalized and develop relevant tools and guidance.
• Conduct regular Gender equality and Inclusion reviews to inform the management on areas of progress, challenges, opportunities and recommendations. Use that as a basis to develop Gender equality and inclusion policy and Action Plan and monitor its implementation.
• Develop and implement capacity building, training, coaching, learning plan on gender equality, inclusion and gender transformation for all Plan International Sudan staff and partners.
• Support staff on dealing with resistant challenging social norms.
• Proactively identify relevant networks, forums, and platforms on gender equality and represent Plan International Sudan at state, national, regional and global level.
• Advice the management in introducing gender sensitive HR systems and work place culture.
• Organize all relevant girls’ advocacy celebrations (IDG, Day of African child, BIAAG) and girls’ advocacy campaigns.
• Document case studies, reports, stories from our program work and ensure a culture of learning across Plan Sudan.
• Budget management and oversight.

Required Experience, Skills and Knowledge:    

• A post graduate degree in Social Sciences development study  with 3 years’ working in girl  or related field OR a bachelor degree in Social Sciences plus 5 years in gender & Inclusion programming
• A professional qualification and membership in related associations and societies.
• Experience in Gender Equality and inclusion diversity programming with orientation to various sectoral programs (Education, Livelihoods, protection etc..).
• Deep understanding and technical knowledge on the various global discussions and standards on Gender equality and Inclusion, Human Rights and Child Rights frameworks and trends.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic skills
• Excellent reporting, negotiation, analytical and logical skills
• Creates a culturally sensitive, strong learning environment
• Balances future vision with practical delivery.

Salary and Benefits:
Plan offers a very competitive salary and benefits package to its employees. The employee shall receive a gross salary of 974 USD. Plan also offers different allowances including health insurance, one month’s gross salary during Eid-ul Fitr, and an educational allowance (equivalent to one month’s gross salary) at the start of every school year to support the education of our staffs’ children. We are also known as a learning institute that builds up staff career development and provides comprehensive Talent Management Programs.

How to Apply:
Please use the title: “Gender and Inclusion Specialist” in your application.  Please attach your CV and relevant certificates, a motivational letter explaining how your skills and experiences meet the requirements of the job, your contact details including phone and email in addition to the names and contact details of two references who know you professionally. Please note that one of the references must be your current / most recent line manager. The complete application should be submitted as hard copy to Joint Procedures Centre at Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) Labor office, Gamhuria Street. Soft copies can be submitted when applying via sudanjob.net
Please note :

• Only short listed candidates will be contacted
• Females are strongly encouraged to apply
• This Position is for Sudanese  ONLY

Child Protection Policy:
References checks will be carried out in conformity with Plan’s Child Protection Policy for the successful candidate before confirming the offer. Plan will also request for Police Clearance report before confirming the offer.  Plan is committed to implementing its equal opportunities policy, actively encourages diversity, and welcomes applications from all areas of the national community.